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Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com]
Posted by saab (more from saab) on Wed, 1 Sep 2004 04:05:22
In Reply to: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:02:47
Message from Jim MacDonald - http://saabnet.com/tsn/forms/e.php3?em=40
Subject: Re: daytime running lights ================= Well, this technical question turned debate has potential to rage on for a bit. I can't resist putting in my two cents as I'm simply overflowing with opinions on this subject. I wholeheartedly agree with the list member who advocated driver control of all exterior lights. I find it infuriating that that is not standard with most newer vehicles. The light setup of the earlier Saabs and Subarus was by far the best I've used. That is, the driver had control of the lights, but could leave the switch on and control them with the ignition. In a way, unfortunately, this all follows the popular trend of attempting to human-proof everything since so many people simply can't be trusted to think for themselves. However, I must disagree in part with Steve and the NMA. Having headlights forced on during daytime hours could certainly cause issues(much like the foolish notion of having overhead streetlights on rural roads), but I can't fathom how the net effect can't be positive. I have never found DRLs annoying on other cars; only those people who leave high-beams on during the day (back to humans that don't think or pay attention. Moreso, headlights of any sort are so obviously valuable in seeing other vehicles in many weather conditions such as rain, fog or bright sunshine (especially dawn or dusk). I see examples of this every day and am short one close friend because of exactly such a situation. My apologies if that came off as a rant. Jim MacDonald Nova Scotia, Canada Multiple C900s ================ To send a response, just hit reply! The Saab Network - On the Internet Since 1988 http://www.saabnet.com/
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Posts in this Thread:
- daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:02:47
- Re: Daytime Running Lights [saabnet.com], saab, Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:03:50
- Re: Daytime Running Lights [saabnet.com], saab, Thu, 9 Sep 2004 14:59:25
- Re: Daytime Running Lights [saabnet.com], saab, Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:07:06
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Tue, 7 Sep 2004 20:26:36
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Tue, 7 Sep 2004 20:22:28
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Tue, 7 Sep 2004 20:16:09
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:04:10
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Wed, 1 Sep 2004 04:05:22
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Wed, 1 Sep 2004 04:05:22
- Re: daytime running lights [saabnet.com], saab, Fri, 27 Aug 2004 02:10:22
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